Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels

Learn about the maritime history and culture of the bay at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Through interactive exhibits and educational programs, this living museum tells the stories of the people who have made their home in Chesapeake Bay. Explore the museum's 7 hectares (18 acres) of waterfront for exhibits like an 1879 lighthouse and a waterman's shanty. Along the way, you'll find Chesapeake people who still work in the bay and are happy to share their stories. The collection of historic Chesapeake Bay boats here includes crabbing skiffs, workboats, and log canoes. In the working boatyard, you can watch boats being made and learn about the restoration process of traditional boats from a shipwright. Using our custom trip planner, St. Michaels attractions like Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

This large “open air” museum (18 acres) has something for everyone at any age. Paid admission is reasonable and is valid for 2 day. If we had been staying in St. Michaels longer we would have taken ad...
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By DebraColumbusNJOn December 28, 2017

Very thorough exhibit and easy to enjoy Both inside and outside exhibits Work in progress included repairs to boats unique to area
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By Travelr234On December 28, 2017

Great place to wander about in winter or summer while learning about the rich maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay. Especially interesting is the work usually taking place to restore boats in the c...
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If you visit St. Michaels, you have to visit this museum. One of the most unique experiences one can experience. With several different exhibits and a restored Chesapeake lighthouse, it makes for a wonderful time. They also have a rotating exhibit building which features many new and amazing photographs, paintings, and other collections. Ticket prices are worth it, especially since they are good for two days. Super fun for kids.

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By Hey Hey Boo BooOn December 22, 2017

Saint Michael's is overhyped and overpriced. There is good everywhere we go on Earth, but this is a one time visit. Sailing Vessel Sandy Claws. Way too many snobs from the DC area have corrupted this community.

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By Leesburg ResidentOn July 7, 2017

Is well worth the visit as we drove 40 minutes each way to see it. It is not just one museum as we had thought but a collection of museums and a lighthouse that had been moved to the museum grounds. The lighthouse is really special as you can walk up the spiral staircase inside and they have the living quarters and personal belongings of the person that manned the lighthouse just as they had been long ago.
The museums are fantastic with many old wooden fishing & crabbing boats used long ago with a short description of the history of each. Also are many other very interesting artifacts from the fishing and crabbing days on the Chesapeake Bay. There is also a real working boatyard where you can actually see wooden boats being built.
We were staying on Kent Island this time but had stayed at Annapolis on our previous visit and didn't know it at the time, but there is a ferry from Annapolis to the museum. If you are visiting the Chesapeake Bay area, you do not want to miss this museum & lighthouse.

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By Adam NowaczykOn August 5, 2017

Great exhibits. Nice space. My three year old loved it. He came dressed as a pirate too. Took a boat ride which was fun. The captain was very friendly, and let us check out the cabin.

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By Lasasso DOn August 13, 2017

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The outdoor decks arelovely with a beautiful view. Food is very good. Rooms are spotless. Definitely a place you will want to come back to. A nice avenue to walk as well.

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